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Not a member of ONSC yet but hope to work things out so I can make it up on Saturday (assuming a stock 100 with 285 at's will be ok), being that I live just 40 mins away and went to ASU I got a few comments about the area...

The Globe, very hit and miss, alot of side trails have been shut down over the past few years, I would want to talk to someone who has been in the area in the last 6 months...

Did someone say breakfast? I recommend "The Mountain House," just inside the Boone city limits on the righthand side of 321 (across from Kmart), near Makoto's (umm, lunch) very close to Tweetsie.

In blowing rock is Sledgehammer Charlie's Sledgehammer Charlies's Restaurant :: Blowing Rock, North Carolina right on 321, good but a bit different food... Insane pizza is in downtown blowing rock, can't remember the side street name but it's The Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom, near the Theater. Lot's of upscale food and bars too if thats your thing...

The zip line company mentioned is http://www.screamtimezipline.com/directions.html

Sugar ski mountain in Banner Elk is open for hiking, mountain biking, chair lift rides http://www.skisugar.com/conditions/
also, Alpine Ski center was having a big sale if ya need some new ski/snow gear, not sure if it's still going on or not...

Same with Mast general store in downtown Boone and in Vally Crucis, deals on winter wear...

If you want to hike a bit and check out something different a really cool place that's off the beaten path is the "Hebron Rock Colony" Go out 221 from downtown blowing rock (be sure to hit up Kilwin's for some ice cream and killer waffle cones) hang a right on Shull's Mill Road (go under/around Park Way) then turn left on Turnpike Road, you'll go about a mile and there's a real sharp left hand turn, the trail head is in the curve, they'll be cars there. Park and hike approx 1/2 mile to creek, then make your way up the left side of the creek to the rocks, then go as far as you like. You could get wet, but wear shoes with tread, here's some pics I took a few weeks back up there. My wife and kids, 6 & 10, and the 2 year old on my back got about 1/2 way up the rocks, something different to see and nice to hang out/enjoy the water. Of course if you really want to "hike" there are alot better places...

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Have Fun!

Also, we camped at Price's Park last weekend, temps got down to 50 + wind, throw in some warm stuff plus rain gear...
 
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Also I know we can have our dogs at the campground but is it possible to bring our Chi's on the trails with us? We really can't leave them anywhere as they can't really stand up for themselves at 9lbs combined.
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I don't think it will be a problem any place with the dogs as long as they are on a leash.
 
We will be there late Friday night. We will bring stuff for teriyaki steak wraps.

:beer: R
 
Yoseff said:
If you want to hike a bit and check out something different a really cool place that's off the beaten path is the "Hebron Rock Colony" Go out 221 from downtown blowing rock (be sure to hit up Kilwin's for some ice cream and killer waffle cones) hang a right on Shull's Mill Road (go under/around Park Way) then turn left on Turnpike Road, you'll go about a mile and there's a real sharp left hand turn, the trail head is in the curve, they'll be cars there. Park and hike approx 1/2 mile to creek, then make your way up the left side of the creek to the rocks, then go as far as you like. You could get wet, but wear shoes with tread, here's some pics I took a few weeks back up there. My wife and kids, 6 & 10, and the 2 year old on my back got about 1/2 way up the rocks, something different to see and nice to hang out/enjoy the water. Of course if you really want to "hike" there are alot better places...

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Have Fun!

Also, we camped at Price's Park last weekend, temps got down to 50 + wind, throw in some warm stuff plus rain gear...
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This rock colony area is really cool, we used to go up there quite a bit when I was at ASU. Kindof neat once you reach the top how flat and level it becomes. There's also a nice rock ledge on the left side of the hiking trail about half way up that we did some bouldering on. Some, actually most of the rocks there are the size of a VW bug. Really cool area to spend a couple hours at, also at Price Lake you can, if in season, rent kayak, and canoes to paddle the lake.
 
Someone suggest something for me to bring for the pot luck. I'll end up bringing cups if I leave it to the last second.
 
I'm probably stepping on the Strong's feet for kids stuff, but anyone want to bring the S'more's ingredients?
 
if someone can make a list of "needs" then we can sign of on it. this will make sure we have the core items and minimize duplication.
 
If everyone wants create a mailing list with those planning to attend that way everyone sees it, even though I am not going to be able to make this one if someone sends me a list I will put an email together.
 
Hey Brian - did you happen to get another spot for Friday night?

I messed up and thought the trip was this weekend (we have another wedding to go to)

I might be able to convince the :princess: to make it out there.
it'd just be us + the dog, getting there late on Friday.

Don't make any plans around us - I'll let you know for sure late tonight/tomorrow (it'll depend on how convincing Stacy will be ha!).

Hey Greg - have you ever used Google Docs - it's awesome for multiple people editing and doesn't require tons of attachments/emails. You have to have a google acct (don't have to have gmail) - but it's free...you just share who has access and if they are read-only or editable. It's sweet.
 
I'll have to look at the map of the campground and see what's open. There were plenty of spots, and I picked an area with the most open. There's a chance that those extra spots may be taken. I'll take a look and see what's open. I was waiting on Ramon to let me know, that may make 2 extra spots for friday night... I want as many people to go as possible.
 
There is still 3 spots available next to our sites I've chosen... more throughout the campground...
 
swampthing said:
Hey Greg - have you ever used Google Docs - it's awesome for multiple people editing and doesn't require tons of attachments/emails. You have to have a google acct (don't have to have gmail) - but it's free...you just share who has access and if they are read-only or editable. It's sweet.
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Sounds like a good task for Joe to research for the ONSC site. Maybe it's simply adding a link? Anything to add traffic...
 
Just set up a google speadsheet and sent an invite to the ONSC mailer. If you aren't on that mailer, and want to be a part of this, PM me your email addy.

:beer: R

PM me for a link to the doc if you prefer that....
 
Ramon and Jared: I was not able to reserve campgrounds for you guys, the website will only allow me to reserve 4 spots under my name. You'll have to go to recreation.gov, create an account if you haven't already go to Linville Falls campground, and choose spot B64 or B66. I've reserved B57,58,61,and 62... let me know if you have any problems... Only one of you will have to do it becuase it's up to 6 people and 2 vehicles...
 
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